Grace Jones’ 1985 masterpiece, Slave to the Rhythm , is a monumental achievement in 80s avant-pop, blending industrial precision with soulful autobiography. Produced by the legendary Trevor Horn, the album is unique in its structure—it is a concept album consisting of eight radical reinterpretations of a single title track. The Concept and Production
: The tracks are interspersed with spoken-word excerpts from an interview with Jones conducted by Paul Morley and voice-overs by actor Ian McShane , who recites passages from Jean-Paul Goude’s biography Jungle Fever The 2015 Remaster (FLAC/Audiophile Edition) In July 2015, the French label Culture Factory Grace Jones - Slave To The Rhythm -1985- 2015- -FLAC- BEST
released Slave to the Rhythm in October 1985, it wasn't just another R&B album; it was a radical, high-concept "biography". Emerging from a three-year hiatus spent in Hollywood—starring in films like Conan the Destroyer and the James Bond epic A View to a Kill —Jones returned to the studio to create what would become her most commercially successful work. The Concept: A Masterclass in Variation Grace Jones’ 1985 masterpiece, Slave to the Rhythm
: Unlike many earlier CD versions which were abridged, the 2015 edition restores the original full-length vinyl versions and interview links. For vintage systems (Naim, Linn), the 1985 FLAC is no slouch
For home theater or serious headphones (Sennheiser HD 800, Audeze LCD-4), the 2015 24-bit FLAC is BEST . For vintage systems (Naim, Linn), the 1985 FLAC is no slouch.
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